5 Music Activities For Preschool and Kindergarten
Stephanie Leavell Stephanie Leavell

5 Music Activities For Preschool and Kindergarten

Are you looking for low-prep, easy music activities to engage your preschool and kindergarten students?

From simple movement activities to creative crafts and extension ideas, in this blog post I’m sharing 5 music activities for preschool and kindergarten that you can incorporate this week in your classes or sessions.

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6 Ways To Use Scarves With Kids!
Stephanie Leavell Stephanie Leavell

6 Ways To Use Scarves With Kids!

A prop I particularly love are movement scarves. Movement scarves are a versatile tool for engaging children in fun and creative movement.

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Canopy Scarf Songs For Early Childhood Music
Stephanie Leavell Stephanie Leavell

Canopy Scarf Songs For Early Childhood Music

Am I going to say it? Yes I am— my favorite movement prop is the canopy scarf. Canopy scarves are basically a less stimulating parachute. You get all the benefits of a parachute, but it's calming.

So on this blog post, we're going to talk about three different times when you might consider using a canopy scarf in your music time with kids.

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Say Hello: A Movement-Based Hello Song For Kids!
Stephanie Leavell Stephanie Leavell

Say Hello: A Movement-Based Hello Song For Kids!

Say Hello (from your head to your toes) incorporates a lot of structured movement and also provides a "boogie break", which is the perfect opportunity for kids to engage in creative movement.

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Hello! I’m Stephanie Leavell, the creator of Music for Kiddos, a mom to a spunky young daughter, a seasoned performer, an experienced music educator, and a board certified music therapist who is passionate about using music to help kids succeed.

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